A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1051658 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1051720 epoch_slot_no: 14920 block_no: 1051608 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1512 time: 2018-05-25 08:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb37d71ffa694fe6fc40dcf5cf9df86e60bf8b35f44b9dd9f19121b112dc0428cBlock Operator
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